AWS WAF/Shield Engineer

Job Title: Network Security Engineering Consultant Akamai WAF

Job ID:26-01076

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months on W2 contract (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineering Consultant with strong expertise in Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Manager Premier (BMP) to support application and workload migration to AWS cloud. The consultant will optimize WAF policies, manage security configurations, and respond to web application security incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Akamai WAF and Bot Manager policies
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to web application security incidents
• Tune WAF rules to reduce false positives and improve protection
• Review WAF logs, alerts, and reporting
• Collaborate with cloud and security teams during AWS migration
• Ensure protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

Required Skills:

• 5+ years experience with Akamai WAF and Bot Manager Premier
• Strong knowledge of web application security and OWASP Top 10
• Experience handling security incidents and policy tuning
• Familiarity with AWS and hybrid cloud security architectures
• Experience with log analysis and SIEM tools

Nice to Have:

• Security certifications (CCSP, GIAC, Akamai Certified), DevSecOps or Infrastructure-as-Code experience.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $98.00 - $105.00 per hour.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:

OpenKyber offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com